Trauma-aware
I work in a way that recognises the impact of trauma and how past experiences may be shaping things now — at a pace that feels steady, manageable, and safe for you.
Meet Kristin
Kristin Tovey
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker · Clinical Resource Therapist · Supervisor
I provide evidence-based support to adults and couples across the lifespan to navigate life’s challenges, regain control and move forward with confidence.
Background
Twenty years across community, palliative care and private practice
I’m an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Counsellor, Clinical Resource Therapist and Supervisor with 20 years of experience across community, specialist palliative care, and private practice.
I work with individuals and couples navigating complex life challenges, including mental health concerns, grief and bereavement, trauma, chronic illness, relationship stress, and major life transitions. My approach is practical and evidence-based, with a focus on helping people regain a sense of control and move forward with clarity.
Alongside clinical practice, I’ve held leadership roles and spent many years mentoring, supervising, and leading teams within community services. This has shaped a grounded understanding of the emotional and relational impact of illness, loss, and change — not just for clients, but for the professionals supporting them.
I offer clinical supervision to social workers and counsellors, providing a reflective, collaborative space for skill development, professional growth, and sustainable practice.
My work is informed by trauma-aware, evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Resource Therapy (RT), and the Gottman Method for couples work. I tailor therapy to each person, keeping sessions focused, purposeful, and aligned with what matters most to them.
How I work
Evidence-based
I draw on approaches that are backed by evidence and tailor them to suit your situation, goals, and what actually works for you.
Practical
This isn’t just about talking things through. Our work focuses on real strategies you can use in everyday life to feel more in control and move forward.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
A structured, evidence-based approach to recognising and changing unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns.
Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR)
A well-researched therapy for trauma and PTSD that helps the brain reprocess distressing memories so they lose their charge.
Resource Therapy (RT)
A trauma-informed approach that works with the different parts of self that carry pain, protection, or strength — one part at a time.
Gottman Couples Therapy
A relationship-focused method drawing on decades of research into what helps couples build trust, repair conflict, and stay connected.